Wooden Urn for Ashes Heart natural lime

A heart that holds what does not fade

Sometimes the simplest form is the most honest. This cremation urn is carved into the shape of a heart from untreated lime wood, with no varnish or lacquer applied. What you see is the wood itself: the fine grain, the flame figuring, the quiet shifts in colour that are never quite the same from one piece to the next.

Untreated lime wood: what that means in practice

Lime wood is known for its even structure and understated grain. Because this urn is left untreated, none of that natural character is altered or concealed. The grain is present but never dominant, and the colour holds that calm, pale tone particular to this timber. Touch the surface and the wood responds: it takes on the temperature of your hand in a way that stone or ceramic does not. It feels immediate and tangible rather than decorative.

What this wood carries

The heart shape here is not an ornamental gesture. It is a direct reference to the bond you shared, to what existed between two people before words were needed. Untreated wood strengthens that: nothing has been added, nothing is hidden. The grain you see is the grain that was always there. As a funeral urn, this one asks nothing of you except to be placed somewhere that matters.

Compatible with or without an ash bag

The urn is suitable for use with or without an ash bag, giving you the choice that fits your situation without any compromise to how the urn looks or feels.

Practical care and placement indoors

Because lime wood is a natural material, this urn is designed for indoor use only. Moisture, direct sunlight and significant changes in temperature can cause the wood to move or alter in colour over time. Kept in a dry, sheltered position inside your home, the urn will hold its appearance for the long term. A soft, dry cloth is all that is needed to clean it. Do not use water or cleaning products on the untreated surface.

No two pieces are identical

The flame figuring and colour variation in lime wood are never repeated exactly. Two urns cut from the same pattern will always differ from each other in some detail. That is not an inconsistency; it is the nature of the material. Each piece carries its own character, as the person it commemorates carried theirs.

If you would like to personalise this urn for ashes, engraving is available: a name, a date, or a short phrase can be added to connect the piece more specifically to who you are remembering. If you would like to talk through the engraving options at your own pace, we are happy to help.